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DM/26/00655/LB - Listed Building Consent Approved
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Proposal

Repaint exterior window frame and entrance door in a heritage-appropriate green colour. Install one aluminium sign above the entrance door and a smaller aluminium sign affixed directly to the door. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
16 Mar 2026
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Validated
17 Mar 2026
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Consultation
24 Mar 2026
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Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 May 2026 · Fast Track · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF FAST TRACK Delegated Report · 11 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Information · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF PRESS NOTICE Press Notice · 3 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
DL12 8LX
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
17 Mar 2026
Ward
Barnard Castle
Parish
Barnard Castle
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 May 2026
Decision
Approved
Decision date
7 May 2026
Decision level
Fast Track
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14768203
Neighbours
24 Mar 2026
Consultation
24 Mar 2026
Comments by
14 Apr 2026
Site notice
24 Mar 2026
Press notice
3 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Change of use from residential (Class C3) to commercial (Class E a) and/ or c)) (continue…
DM/25/01770/FPA
2017 Approved
Change of use of first floor to residential
DM/17/01763/FPA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Butterwick Shop Unit B Star House Star Yard Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
Replace timber shop windows
DM/25/00227/FPA
2022 Approved
Land To The Rear Of 4 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
Demolition of existing single story structure and erection of holiday let cottage.
DM/22/01055/FPA
2024 Approved
The Moat House The Scar Barnard Castle DL12 8PW
Installation of 11 solar panels
DM/24/00470/FPA
2023 Approved
17A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
First floor rear extension and associated refurbishment
DM/23/02789/FPA
2023 Approved
17A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
First floor rear extension and associated refurbishment
DM/23/02853/LB
2023 Approved
27 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX
Listed Building application for proposed New Shop Front, Internal works, Construction of…
DM/23/02310/LB
2023 Approved
27 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX
Proposed new shop front, internal works, construction of glazed atrium structure, re-roof…
DM/23/02309/FPA
2023 Approved
26 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
Advertisement application for erection of replacement illuminated fascia sign and provisi…
DM/23/00896/AD
2023 Approved
21 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Listed Building application for installation of hanging sign
DM/23/00900/LB
2022 Approved
26 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
Advertisement application for erection of replacement fascia sign and provision of new pr…
DM/22/03814/AD
2022 Approved
Land At The Bank And Bridgegate, Morrisons Car Park, Public Toilets Market Place And Galgate
Application for advertisement consent for various wayfinding signs at sites in Barnard Ca…
DM/22/03668/AD
2022 Approved
Entrance To Scar Top Access Road Barnard Castle DL12 8PW
Renewal of advertisement consent pursuant to DM/17/03285/AD (various event banners advert…
DM/22/02787/AD
2021 Approved
21 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Three replacement mullions to rear bays (one to first floor and two to ground floor), new…
DM/21/03918/LB
2021 Approved
21 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Three replacement mullions to rear bays (one to first floor and two to ground floor), new…
DM/21/03917/FPA
2021 Approved
13 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
Installation of extraction unit and air conditioning unit
DM/21/00858/FPA
2021 Approved
The Witham 3 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
Proposed installation of 3 no. areas of decking for ancillary uses pertaining to The With…
DM/21/01230/FPA
2021 Approved
11 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Reduce and reshape up to 2m to T1 Willow
DM/21/00916/TCA
2020 Approved
11 Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ
Fell T1. Sycamore and Fell T2. Eucalyptus
DM/20/03817/TCA
2020 Approved
22 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
Conversion of main building to 3no residential dwellings and replacement of 4no windows t…
DM/20/02294/FPA
2019 Approved
The DLI 31 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LX
Alterations to the existing fabric of the concert rooms of the DLI to link it to the 3 Ho…
DM/19/02663/LB
2017 Approved
42 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8NA
Insertion of serving hatch window in shop front
DM/17/01536/LB
2016 Approved
Greggs The Bakers 11 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LY
Installation of 1 new fascia sign, new projecting sign and 2 internal posters
DM/16/04007/AD
2016 Approved
Land To The Rear Of 4 Horsemarket Barnard Castle DL12 8LZ
Conversion of existing outbuilding to dwelling
DM/16/03033/FPA
2016 Approved
Morrisons 23A Galgate Barnard Castle DL12 8BH
Erection of 2no internally illuminated fascia signs and 2no internally illuminated box si…
DM/16/03091/AD
2016 Approved
2 Bakery Mews Rear Of 20 Horsemarket Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8LZ
Change of Use from B1 Office Use to A4 Drinking Establishment (Micro Pub) including provi…
DM/16/02003/FPA
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Durham ranks #190 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Durham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #190 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #213 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
49 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,706
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings